My Body

My body is God’s temple Entrusted to my care; His Holy Spirit indwells me: God’s love is shining there. So I may not abuse it Nor endanger needlessly, But keep it pure and holy, From all corruption free. For God has bought me dearly, The price: His only Son Who suffered all the pangs of hell For me, a chosen one. I must control this body Which He gives me to wield, That I may nurture it, and strive Unto His will to yield. Alone, this task is hopeless, ’Tis only by His grace...